Global Economy Archives - CFO

Revitalizing the Global Economy Requires Outside-the-Box Thinking

Revitalizing the Global Economy Requires Outside-the-Box Thinking

Countries will not be able to tax their way back to prosperity, so it’s time for leaders to find other solutions.

By Vincent Ryan | October 26, 2020

OECD Revises Growth Forecast Upward for 2020

OECD Revises Growth Forecast Upward for 2020

The group is now predicting a 4.5% contraction for this year, citing the swift recovery in output since coronavirus containment measures were eased.

By Matthew Heller | September 17, 2020

4 Climate Change Myths Debunked

4 Climate Change Myths Debunked

Overcoming these myths will allow organizations to operate in a transparent and action-oriented environment.

By Lauren Muskett | January 21, 2020

Survey Sees Cautious Investor Sentiment

Credit & Capital

Survey Sees Cautious Investor Sentiment

Institutional investors and analysts express concerns on geopolitical tensions and a slowing global economy.

By Lauren Muskett | July 15, 2019

Private Companies Grow Anxious Over Global Demand

Private Companies Grow Anxious Over Global Demand

Views of demand for products and services are dramatically different than they were a year ago, a study shows.

By David McCann | April 16, 2019

World Bank: ‘The Ride Could Get Bumpier’

World Bank: ‘The Ride Could Get Bumpier’

There's a low probability the U.S. will see a recession in 2019, but there's a lot of downside risk to the World Bank's estimate of moderately lower growth.

By Vincent Ryan | January 9, 2019

How Foreign Direct Investment Can Drive Business Growth

How Foreign Direct Investment Can Drive Business Growth

The volatile and uncertain global environment makes foreign direct investment (FDI) an appealing growth strategy for CFOs.

By Erik R. Peterson and Paul A. Laudicina | April 26, 2017

Mounting Geopolitical Risk Adds to Earnings Uncertainty

Risk & Compliance

Mounting Geopolitical Risk Adds to Earnings Uncertainty

Half of finance executives say their companies face greater risks in general now than three years ago: AFP study.

By Sean Allocca | January 19, 2017

OECD Lifts Global Growth Forecast on Resurgent U.S. Fiscal Policy

OECD Lifts Global Growth Forecast on Resurgent U.S. Fiscal Policy

The OECD endorses a Trumpian fiscal stimulus and advises other countries to follow suit.

By Sean Allocca | November 29, 2016

U.S. Treasury Yields Signal Economic Fears

U.S. Treasury Yields Signal Economic Fears

The benchmark 10-year note hits a record low as investors seek a safe haven amid post-Brexit uncertainty over the global economy.

By Matthew Heller | July 7, 2016

Visa Posts Earnings Beat Despite Strong Dollar

Visa Posts Earnings Beat Despite Strong Dollar

The company is continuing to see relatively strong payments volume growth but the dollar has "meaningfully reduced" revenue growth.

By Matthew Heller | January 29, 2016

IMF Adds Chinese Yuan to Reserve Currencies

IMF Adds Chinese Yuan to Reserve Currencies

The decision to include the yuan in the elite group of currencies is an "important milestone" for China's economy, the Fund says.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | November 30, 2015